trent

Thanks for your help on my last topic ("seedlings and winter"). My next question is regarding pruning. The osage orange tree seems to be a very fast growing tree. In 2 1/2 months the healthiest of my seedlings is 6 inches tall with the others not far behind. I have about 6 leaf pairs right now on the biggest one. The general concensus in the books that I have read says that you should leave most trees grow unchecked for about a year before you start pruning for shape. Is this true or could I start earlier with the faster growing species? I am looking at creating a standard upright style, broom style and windswept style with the trees I have now.

Chris

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